1 (10oz) package frozen mixed vegetables – corn, carrots, green beans & peas are what I use*
lemon, optional
Instructions
Start by heating the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add the onions, celery and carrots and saute for about 5 minutes.
Then, add the venison and let it brown, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the venison has color.
Next, add the garlic, herbs de Provence, salt, and pepper. Saute for 2 more minutes before adding the potatoes and tomatoes. Stir everything together, deglaze the pan with the red wine vinegar, and then pour in the stock.
Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Let it cook for 1-2 hours over low heat.
When you’re ready to serve, pour in the frozen vegetables, remove from the heat, and enjoy! Finish with a squeeze of lemon if desired!
Notes
If you don’t love carrots, feel free to omit the fresh ones if your frozen veggie blend has them. I happen to like having lots.
You can use deer meat, elk, bear, bison, moose, antelope, and even beef in this recipe.
If you’d like, you can use fresh green beans, corn, and peas, too. Just add about a cup and a half to two cups of veggies total. Just add when you add the potatoes and tomatoes if using fresh.